A Collection of New and Exclusive Works by Ivan Wheale
Tuesday, October 19 to Saturday, November 6, 2010

Opening Reception
Saturday, October 23, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Bones of McGregor Bay, opens on Tuesday, October 19 and will feature oil and watercolour paintings inspired by McGregor Bay and the surrounding Killarney Mountains. Ivan, whose work is commonly created on a very large scale, has created pieces in a wide variety of sizes specifically for Artists on Elgin.

Ivan Wheale is one of the most successful and recognizable artists in Northern Ontario. He was born Sunderland, England in 1934, and now resides on Manitoulin Island. Throughout his career, Ivan has held 86 solo exhibitions and his work has been exhibited in 62 group exhibitions. His works hang in 42 public and corporate collections, including the Royal Collection and the Dean’s Collection at Windsor Castle in England, the Government of Ontario, and the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. His numerous accolades include an Honourary Degree L.L.D. from Laurentian University, the Rotary International Paul Harris Award, and awards from the Ontario Ministry of Culture, the Ontario Arts Council, and the Canada Council. 

Bones of McGregor Bay opens Tuesday, October 19 and will be on display until Friday, November 12. Ivan Wheale will host an opening reception on Saturday, October 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., which the public is encouraged to attend. Artists on Elgin is located at 168 Elgin Street, and is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Artist's Statement:

One might wonder why the word 'bones' was used in the title of this exhibition? You may ask, "Were actual bones found?" or, "What were they from?" and, "Why can I not see them in the paintings?" In actual fact, the 'bones' represent the very foundation of the landscapes, the parts that make up the whole which are often hidden from human eye. They can be the approaching storm, the winds we cannot see, the sounds of straining roots, or the silence thereafter that gives a certain peace and tranquility. They are all the parts that touch this artist's soul. These small paintings then, demand their size and to make them larger would be to loose that moment of discovery.
Enjoy!
Ivan T. Wheale